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Early voting continues for Georgia’s 14th District special election

Early voting continues for Georgia’s 14th District special election Early voting started Monday for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District to replace former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Candidates in the crowded race spoke at a forum on Sunday to make an appeal to voters. Greene officially resigned in January from her position after a public fallout with President Donald Trump. Republican Clay Fuller spoke to his endorsement from Trump and his […]

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Atlanta Jewish Film Festival returns with 65 films, global premieres

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival returns with 65 films, global premieres The 2026 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival will kick off Wednesday with a party and viewing of “Once Upon My Mother” at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. The 26th annual event will span nearly two weeks from Feb. 18 to March 15 with screenings, commentary and special appearances. “The 26th annual festival marks a monumental moment as we both launch […]

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Georgia bill would make blocking police with vehicle a felony amid protest debate

Georgia bill would make blocking police with vehicle a felony amid protest debate Georgia Republican lawmakers introduced a bill that would make it a felony to use a vehicle to obstruct police operations. House Bill 1076 is lauded by supporters as a response to a pattern of problems, but critics see it as a harsh reaction to the events surrounding the death of Renee Good in Minnesota and potentially limiting […]

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Richmond Hill residents raise concerns over proposed nickel refinery

Richmond Hill residents raise concerns over proposed nickel refinery On September 29, 2024, a fire broke out at the Bio-Lab Inc. facility in Conyers dumping pollution and smoke into the front yard of Jennifer Fuqua and her family. They moved to Richmond Hill in pursuit of clean air and a safe environment for their daughter, but a proposed nickel refinery might change all that. Fuqua spoke on The Ron Show […]

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The 24th Annual Black History Month Phoenix Affaire “RISE!” Week will host events through the week of Feb. 22 to March 1. Credit: The Phoenix Affaire Group Facebook page.
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South Georgia native leads 24th Annual Black History ‘RISE!’ Week

South Georgia native leads 24th Annual Black History ‘RISE!’ Week Rahn D. Fudge has been travelling from San Francisco to his hometown region in South Georgia for more than 20 years in February to ensure Black history is remembered. “We need to hear about the people who made it possible for so many others to walk through doors and to be where they are today,” Fudge told WALB. “And I […]

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Georgia lawmaker pushes rent reform, targets hidden fees and AI pricing

Georgia lawmaker pushes rent reform, targets hidden fees and AI pricing In a tirade of affordability legislation, state Rep. Gabriel Sanchez, D-Smyrna, has garnered support and introduced several pieces of legislation to address housing affordability issues and protect renters. Sanchez recently introduced House Bill 1188, which would prohibit landlords from withholding the full rental price of a property and from charging hidden fees. The goal of the legislation is to […]

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The Air Now air quality map shows unhealthy levels on Friday, Feb. 13. Credit: AirNow.gov.
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Weekend storm brings fire relief, cleaner air to South Georgia

Weekend storm brings fire relief, cleaner air to South Georgia Although a weekend storm system brought some tumultuous weather to South Georgia, it also brought some much needed relief from wildfires.  South Georgians came through the weekend with few power outages, no reported injuries and far cleaner air to breath. On Friday, Albany and the surrounding areas faced a more than 200 on the air quality scale, which means the […]

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DeKalb drops ICE resolution as state lawmakers push mask ban bill

DeKalb drops ICE resolution as state lawmakers push mask ban bill While local officials have backed down on regulations concerning federal immigration officials, state lawmakers are moving forward with proposing legislation. The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners voted to withdraw a resolution Tuesday that would demand Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to end all tactical enforcement operations in residential areas of the county. DeKalb Commissioners Patrick, Johnson, Nicole Massiah and […]

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State Rep. Leesa Hagan speaks about House Bill 1142 at the Capitol Feb. 4 to support Georgia families. Credit: Georgia General Assembly livestream.
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Advocates push firearm limits as Georgia domestic violence deaths rise

Advocates push firearm limits as Georgia domestic violence deaths rise Fatality rates involving domestic violence are increasing in Georgia, and while Georgia Republicans look to establish an offender registry, activist groups are looking at different approaches. Karimah Dillard, the director of policy for the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, said the organization is looking at evidence-based approaches to address the issue. One key component is firearms because they are responsible […]

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